Presidents' Day Essay Contest Sponsored By The Art Institute

(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) High school seniors have a chance to win a scholarship by participating in a Presidents’ Day essay contest sponsored by The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire.

“This is an exciting way to win money for college,” said Monica Jeffs, senior director of admissions for The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. “The scholarships are $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place.”

The contest is part of Open House activities at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire planned for Monday, Feb. 16. To learn the theme and other rules for participating in the essay contest, call (909) 915-2100 or go to www.aiopen.com/inlandempire.

Jeffs said the deadline for essays to be submitted is Wednesday, Feb. 11. Winning students must be present at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 16, to accept their scholarship.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Web Design & Interactive Media, Interior Design, Fashion & Retail Management, and Media Arts & Animation. It offers an Associate degree in Graphic Design, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design.

The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire offers an Associate degree in Culinary Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. Each program is offered on a year-round basis, allowing students to work uninterrupted toward their degrees.

It’s not too late to start the new year at The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire. Courses begin Feb. 19 and classes are offered in the day, evening and on weekends for new and reentry students.

For more information or a free tour of The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire call (909) 915-2100 or go on line to artinstitutes.edu/inlandempire.

The Art Institute of California – Inland Empire is one of The Art Institutes (www.artinstitutes.edu), with more than 40 educational institutions located throughout North America, providing an important source of design, media arts, fashion and culinary arts professionals.

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